The Grand Rapids Association of Realtors, our local Board, reported that sales of existing homes in January and February was up 17% over the same period from 2007. And, as of March 1, 2008, there is less inventory in the system than last year. That has been welcomed news for sellers as prices begin to stabilize. For new homes, nation-wide, the rate of single-family housing starts and single-family building permits authorized dropped for the 11th consecutive month in February, falling to the lowest level since January 1991, the U.S. Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development reported . Buyers realize that the best values in today's market are existing homes. If you look at your home as part of your financial portfolio, as we all should, while stocks are down, seize the opportunity to find some great values. What are your thoughts?